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Construction of the new Uline distribution center, a million-plus SQ FT facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin required the installation of 2.75 million BF of EPS Roof Insulation
Long-term thermal performance and speed of installation were key factors in choosing Type II Foam-Control® EPS roof insulation. EPS roof insulation was selected for the project because it provided all of these benefits in addition to meeting the project's aggressive schedule.
The steel framed structure consisted of pre-cast concrete walls and a structurally sloped roof deck. The roof design incorporated 245 skylights. 2.5" of Type II EPS was installed over a steel roof deck in a ballasted EPDM assembly.
The membrane manufacturer, Firestone, awarded the project with its full system Red Shield Warranty. Chris Busalacchi, VP Schranz Roofing, "We have worked with the people at ACH Foam for many years and consider them a valuable supplier of roof insulation to our company."
A profile view of tapered EPS roof insulation versus polyisocyanurate roof insulation illustrates that polyiso requires more layers to achieve the same taper as EPS since it can only be manufactured in limited thicknesses. The extra layers of polyiso insulation increases installation time and costs on projects.
ACH Foam developed SecureTherm™, EPS roof insulation laminated with fiberglass facer, to eliminate the need for a cover board. This saves material costs and eliminates a step in the installation process.
Patterson DentalPeters Roofing installed 160,000 square feet of SecureTherm™ on a metal roof deck of the Patterson Dental Building in Dinuba, California. Patterson Dental increased their insulation specification from R-30 to R-38 to receive a rebate from Pacific Gas & Electric.
Patterson DentalThe roofing contractor saved labor costs by using SecureTherm™ SecureTherm™ offers stable R-Values with the added benefit of lower installation costs. Becaese the facer is factory applied to the EPS insulation, there is no need for a cover board.
Patterson DentalThe two later system consisting of 8" thick Type I EPS and 1" thick Type IX SecureTherm™ cap was mechanically fastened to a metal roof deck beneath a PVC membrance.
